Oxford – A City of Traditions
We were very lucky with our accommodation tonight… Warsborough House – a very large, very old (300 year old) private home that Elizabeth, our charming hostess, has been running as … Continue Reading →
Category: England
Exquisite Cotswolds
We thought we knew what to expect, which was why the Cotswolds was up there on our list of places to see, but we have been blown away by the … Continue Reading →
Bathing Beauty
The architecture, the history, the thermal springs, the Romans, the lane-ways, the cobbles, the relaxed pace, the bath stone, the cafes, the shopping, the Abbey, the buskers, the cream teas, … Continue Reading →
This one’s for Ben!
The sacred ground of the Arsenal Football Club (Emirates Stadium) was the destination for my first experience of an English football game – Arsenal v West Brom. Ben’s team (Arsenal) … Continue Reading →
Portobello Road
LOVE this place!! It is a real experience… Didn’t buy anything except for a little ‘Portobello Road’ calico bag for 4 pounds, just like the last time we were here, … Continue Reading →
A Change in the Air
Crowds, trains, queues, hustle, bustle, buses, stairs, tunnels, escalators…. did I mention crowds? I’m not having a whinge, it’s just London. (Or maybe I’m turning into a whinging pom?) We … Continue Reading →
Home away from home
‘The Lilac Door’ is a gorgeous B&B in Dulwich, London. Jane, our hostess, is a treasure – she is so full of energy, enthusiasm, humour, good travel tips and a … Continue Reading →